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$11,728
per year
In-State Tuition
79%
Acceptance Rate
70%
Graduation Rate
83%
Retention Rate
Towson University is an educational institution in Towson, MD. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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14 of 14 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions Towson University places on CLEP credit
Towson's policy states that, effective October 1, 2022, it awards credit for a score of 50 or above for “the CLEP exams TU accepts,” with one exception: College Composition Modular (ENGL 102), which requires a score of 60 plus two essays evaluated by Towson English faculty.
Healthcare & Medicine
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Arts & Communications
Law & Criminal Justice
Digital Media & Content
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A program combining two or more fields into one course of study. NCES CIP 30.0000 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General".
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
12
Sports
6
Men’s teams
10
Women’s teams
Team Sports(8)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Individual Sports(3)
Tennis
Golf
Gymnastics
Aquatic Sports(1)
Swimming and Diving
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Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
Competitive merit scholarships reviewed from your admission application by November 1, with varying amounts; admitted Honors College students may receive $1,250.
Honors College Scholarship
Competitive$1,250 scholarships; the page gives no period for the figure
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: 3.0 cumulative GPA (3.2 at senior standing), 24 units per academic year, and continued Honors College eligibility; up to 8 terms for freshmen
Complete fall admission application and Honors College application by the November 1 Early Action deadline
For fall applicants admitted to the Honors College; spring entrants are not eligible. Not every admitted Honors student receives it.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$6,962
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$64,390
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,718
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
Conditions Towson University places on CLEP credit
Towson's policy states that, effective October 1, 2022, it awards credit for a score of 50 or above for “the CLEP exams TU accepts,” with one exception: College Composition Modular (ENGL 102), which requires a score of 60 plus two essays evaluated by Towson English faculty.
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Humanities Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Information Systems Technology & Computer Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Introduction to Educational Psychology Psychology & Education | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Introduction to Sociology Sociology | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Introductory Business Law Business & Law | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Towson, Maryland
Baltimore County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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